Childminder 136227

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 23 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children build secure attachments with the childminder. She is kind and caring and very sensitive to their individual needs. This helps to ensure children are happy and settled.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She manages children's behaviour well. For example, she uses gentle reminders of expected behaviour. She notices when children are behaving well and compliments them, which helps to reinforce their positive behaviour.  The childminder organises the playroom well, with interesting and stimulating toys and activities. She plans a good balance of activities that support children's needs and interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals about the service she provides for the children. This enables her to make positive changes and continue to improve her practice further. For example, she has recently

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This provision is good

improved the way she displays books to encourage children's literacy development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities are missed to let children join in some routine tasks to help support their learning and independence further.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents and other settings children attend to consistently share in the assessment process and to support children's next stage in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide even more opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to develop their independence  extend the involvement of parents and other providers in the assessment process, and in supporting children's next steps, to further promote continuity of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

This experienced childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibility to support children's learning, development and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. She knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the correct procedure to follow if she has child protection concerns. The childminder meets with other childminders regularly and carries out her own research to develop and extend her knowledge of current developments in good practice. For example, she introduced a new dance class to support children's social and physical skills. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to broaden their knowledge and understanding of people and communities and their differences. For example, she makes good use of her own exceptional knowledge of children who have disabilities, and plans interesting visits in the local community. Parents speak highly of the 'home-from-home' environment she offers children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's development regularly and uses this information effectively to identify and address any gaps in learning. Teaching is strong and there is a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder plans these to support children's individual needs and next stages in learning. Children enjoy problemsolving as they complete a range of jigsaws and read books with buttons to press that make sounds. The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their fine motor skills; for example, painting and printing activities. Children choose books for the childminder to read and she asks them questions about the pictures to support their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very welcoming and develops positive relationships with the children and their families. This promotes children's self-esteem and supports their sense of belonging. Children learn as they confidently explore their environment. They are confident to seek out help and reassurance when needed. The childminder carries out thorough safety checks to help ensure that potential hazards are minimised. She supports children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy daily opportunities to be active and play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. For example, during everyday play activities, children learn how to use colour and number language in the correct way, such as the names of shapes and colours as they paint and draw. They count while packing away books and use simple subtraction when they eat fruit segments. Children's emotional and social development enables them to move forward in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136227 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1089540 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder started childminding in 1999 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in the Staple Hill area of Bristol. She offers care from 8am to 6pm each weekday, and operates throughout the year. Weekend and overnight care can be arranged as required.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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